As OTT platforms grow in scale and complexity, access control must be applied in a way that is both flexible and effective. In a setting where piracy, account sharing, and unauthorized distribution threaten revenue and regulatory compliance, token-based authentication provides a reliable, scalable method for OTT operators using OTT middleware to protect content and streamline…
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In a nutshell: Microsoft has quietly introduced a powerful new feature to Windows 11, allowing users to deal with unresponsive applications faster. The “End Task” button, now available directly from the taskbar, streamlines a process that previously required several steps and a trip into the depths of Task Manager.
At last: Get ready to close the gate of Oblivion. Bethesda just made it official. The Elder Scrolls IV Remastered launched today. Much of the game has been rebuilt from scratch so it’s not just a cosmetic refresh. It’s got a modernized UI, streamlined leveling, and much more.
In context: QR codes were originally designed to efficiently track the types and quantities of automobile parts. Today, thanks to smartphones and mobile apps, their use has expanded far beyond that. If you really know your trade, you could even try packing a functional program into a single QR code – and maybe run Doom…
Forward-looking: CATL has announced a series of breakthroughs that could reshape the EV industry, promising batteries that are cheaper, lighter, faster to recharge, and more resilient in extreme temperatures, all while extending driving range. The company, which supplies a third of the world’s EV batteries to major automakers including GM and Tesla’s Shanghai plant, unveiled…
What just happened? G.Skill has announced a 256GB (64GB x 4) DDR5 memory kit featuring high speeds and low latency. Billed as the world’s first 256GB UDIMM-based DDR5 RAM kit, it will be part of the company’s ultra-premium Trident Z5 Neo RGB lineup. The kit is specifically designed for AMD’s AM5 platform, which supports Ryzen…
In brief: It seems one profession that really loves generative AI is that of the cybercriminal. Microsoft warns that the technology has evolved to the point where creating an online scam can now take minutes rather than days or weeks and requires little technical knowledge.
A hot potato: The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Uber over allegations that it engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices related to its Uber One subscription service. According to the agency, the ride-hailing giant made the process of cancelling needlessly difficult, charged some people during their free trial, and even signed up customers…
In brief: Microsoft is cracking down on those employees it considers to be low performers. The Redmond company has laid out new policies and tools in an internal email to managers, which include a ban on internal transfers for poor performers and a two-year rehiring block on those let go.
Forward-looking: Most highly recommended microSD cards offer maximum read speeds of around 250 MB/s, but the impending release of the Nintendo Switch 2 has increased demand for significantly faster memory cards. Just as microSD Express technology begins to gain mainstream acceptance, one vendor has introduced a new standard that doubles the theoretical performance.